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The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
A. r. & W. B. NISBET,
Wholesale and Retail

Grocers and Confectioners,
DEALERS IN
Tobacco. Cigars. Musical Instruments, &c
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
The best stock of Groceries, Confectioneries
Prize Candies, Toys, Musical instruments
Strings, Tobacco, Cigars, Snuff, Wooden Ware
Paper Bags, Canned Goods, Glass Jelles. Crack
ers, Powder, Shot. Salt, &c, in the city, will be
found at our
Wholesale and Retail Store
Call and see US before buying
A R. s. W. B. NISBET
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

W Bone dust is a costly fertilizer,
though perhaps it may be the cheapest in
the boys half cent pound Tor all bones
they could find. These he put 10 barrels,
sunk half the depth in the ground with
plenty OF wood ashes between; they were
kept moist most of the time. In two
months the bones were 80 soft they could
be crushed with the hands. In this way a
ton of bones may be prepared for use for
about ten dollars, whereas ready made it
costs forty or fifty.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

These Pills are peculiarly adapted to the fol-
lowing Diseases:
Bilious, Intermittent and Remittent Fevers.
Sick Headache, Piles, Indigestion, Costiveness,
Collie, Jaundice, Dropsy, Dysentery, Heartburn,
Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Diseases of the
Skin, Nervousness, and all Disorders that arise
from diseased Liver or impure Blood.
eB Prepared only at the Laboratory of
W. NJ WILSON s. CO,
Trade ST. Charlotte, N. G.
Feb. H. 1887.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
JOHN VOGEL.

Practical Tailor. CHARLOTTE, n. C.
Respectfully informs the citizens of Charlotte
and surrounding country, that he is prepared to
manufacture gentlemen's clothing in the latest
style at short notice His best exertions will
be given to render satisfaction to those who
patronize him. Shop opposite old Charlotte
Hotel.
Jan. J. 1884
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
TO MERCHANTS
And those about to enter into
WI ERCANTILE PURSUITS

The unprecedented large sales by my House as
evidenced by Railroad receipts for shipments be-
tween August 1st and Goth, of the nine hundred
(900) cases and bales of goods show how success
fully my Wholesale" business is Yet far
larger shipments would have been made were it
not that my statesmen were prevented by the
heavy rains from making all the points mapped
out by me- and to all such of my old customers
I say come to Charlotte, see my colossal lines of
Goods. from which you can make your selections
far more satisfactory than from sample. And
moreover, will reimburse you in part and per-
haps in full of your outlays. Is this not fair
liberal on m Darf9
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
H A r d w A r Ell!
Hardware.

Who'll sale and Retail dealers, now have a full
stock of all Goods in their line-Hardware, Cut
lery, Iron. Nails, Carriage and Wagon Material.
Merchants of the surrounding country have
only to give them a trial to be convinced that
they are selling Hardware as low as any House
in the State.
Charlotte, Oct A. 1897
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Bibles and Testanients.

The Mecklenburg County Bible Society keer
at it's Depository at the Store of W. A. Truslow
on Tryon street, well selected stock of Bibles
Testaments, Psalms and Gospels, which can be
had at actual cost; and will be furnished to per
sons unable to purchase, gratuitously.
Oct | 1885 nd
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

sW 1t is estimated that 600 insects a
day are destroyed by pair of wrens They
have been observed to leave their nests
and return with insects from forty to sixty
times an hour.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

az There is nothing that will fatten a
pig as quickly as sweet potatoes. They
are superior to corn for that purpose.
Pick out those that are marketable and
boil the culls for the pigs. They may be
given to steers also and can be fed raw or
cooked.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

sW The advantages of spreading ma
nure from the wagon as it is drawn out
are saving oflabor and a more even dis
tribution of the double salts (ammonia,
potash, phosphates, etc., in the soil by
rain. Ii the manure is heaped on the
field and gets heavy rain before spread
ing, the ground under the heaps receive
an undue share of the best part of the ma
nure. which not unfrequentlY render these
spots barren for q season or two.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
PILES

Water Closet Seat, new and valuable device
for the cure and prevention of Piles. No cure
no pay.
For further information apply to
E. NYE HUTCHISON, M D.,
Charlotte. July %, 1887 Agt. for Patentee.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

sW One of the largest wheat fields in
the world is that of ex-Congressman g.
F. Reed of Stanilaus county, California.
1t consists of 200 acres in one unbro-
ken stretch along the bank of the San
Joaquin River. This will give 400, 900
bushels which will load ten large vessels.
A yield Of 40 bushels per acre.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
THE DODGE USE,

(Formerly the Shannon House,)
Centrally located on Tryon ST., between 4th ant
Trade.
Good Accommodations Moderate Charges
The patronage of the travelling public solicited
Come once and you will come again.
Be sure that the hackman takes you to the
DODGE HOUSE, formerly the Shannon House
MRS. E. r. DODGE,
July "a, 1885, Manager
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
DREss--MAKING.
w. M. WILSON & CO.,

Druggists. CHARLOTTE, N. c.,
Offer for sale
Butter Color for making Yellow Butter-per
fectly harmless.
Elastic Starch-requires no cooking and gives
beautiful gloss.
Lewis Concentrated Lye-a pure Lye.
Enameled Glass for Front Doors-vsrious Pat
terms.
Window Glass all sizes.
French and American Paints, Oils, Varnishes
Paint and Whitewash Brushes
Johnston's Prepared Kalsomine for als and
Ceilings.
Averll Ready Mixed Paint, all co;ors
Toilet Soaps.
All kinds Spices and Flavoring Extract
Busts Garden Seed, fresh and reliable.
W. M. WILSON & CO.,
Jan. 20, 1887 Druggists
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
NEW STYLES
Surgical Instruments.

To supply need long felt by the Medical
Profession of this section, we have now and will
keep constantly in stock full line of SURGI-
CAL INSTRUMENTS, which we warrant
We are also prepared to give any and all dis
counts in any of the New York Instrumen Cata-
logues. Give US a call.
R. Fl. JORDAN s. CO.,
Nov 13, 1885 Druggists, Springs Corner
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Job Printing and Book Binding

We have secured the services of an experienced
and frst-clSss Book Binder, and will for the
next 80 days make specially of rebinding old
Books, Magazines, Papers. Periodicals, etc in
the latest and most approved styles Now is the
time TO have all such work done Cheap
CORRELL, CORMACK & CO.,
Practical Printers and Binders,
No. s. Tryon st., Charlotte, N. C.
Sept %, 1887.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
AVERILL READY MIXED PAINT.
Prepared Ready for Use.

In the AVERILL PAINT will be found the
following good qualities: 1t does not fade or
chalk off, but retains its freshness and brilliancy
for many years, and will last much longer than
the best Lead and Oil mixed in the Old way 1t
is pure Linseed Oil Paint, ready for use, con-
venient, permanent, handsome, easily applied,
economical, fire-proof, waterproof, preservative
of Iron Wood Plaster, &C
Suitable for all climates. Prepared for i'm
mediate application Requiring no Oil, Thinner
or Drier
Sold by the Gallon My, in packages to suit
from to so Gallons
w. M. WILSON & CO.,
Charlotte, n G..
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Central Barber Shop.

GREY TOOLE has again assumed control
and proprietorship of the Central Barber Shop"
opposite Central Hotel Building, where he will
be glad to see all his old customers and many
new ones. He guarantees satisfaction to all who
may be pleased to patronize him.
GREY TOOLE
Jan l.. 1885.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
NEW MILLINERY FIRM
AND
NEW CTOGK

NEW MILLINERY FIRM
AND
NEW STOCK.
The undersigned will open in few days a
choice and well selected stock of MILLINERY,
and all other lines of Goods connected with the
Millinery Trade. Our Stock has been carefully
selected by Q. M. QUERY, who has just returned
from the Northern Markets, where he has secured
all the latest Novelties and at
The Lowest Prices
Goods can be bought for cash.
Our terms according to our written contracr
will be
Strictly Cash on Delivery,
And we assure our old friends and customers,
although we cannot charge Goods on our books,
Except by special contract) the great advantage
we can give you in low prices will ten times over
balance the small and unsatisfactory benefit of
having Goods charged for few days or weeks.
Our Trimming and Dress Making Department
will be managed by MRS. QUERY, herself.
We have secured the services of that popular
and efficient Saleslady, Miss BESSIE HOUSTON.
We extend cordial invitation to all to call
and see our
NEW STYLES
And low cash Prices, and will do our best to
please you, and guarantee entire satisfaction in
any thing you buy from us.
IB- Orders by Mail solicited. They will re-
ceive prompt and careful attention.
MRS P. QUERY & CO.
March 18, 1887.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
New Stock of Groceries.
A. r. & W. B. NISBET
Are now receiving fresh Stock of
2nosnnnh1o H00dS

Seasonable Goods,
Such as nice Cream Cheese, Raisins, Sugar.
Coffee. Syrups, Canned Goods. Fancy Goods for
usually found in a frst-class Grocery Store, for
the accommodation of Gentlemen and Ladies,
either at wholesale or retail.
A. r. q w. B. NISBET,
I'd door from the Public Square.
Charlotte, Sept. 80, 1887.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Executors Notice.
At r. II. Jordan 4 Co.'s Drug Store,

The handsomest and best line of Fancy Goods
ever il Charlotte at r. II. JORDAN s. co.'s.
Manicure Sets, Dressing Gases, Shaving Cases,
Jewell Boxes Writing Tablets, Bronzes, Plaques,
Baby Sets, Whisk Holders, Work Boxes, Bas-
kets, Vases, Plush Clocks, Music Boxes. All of
the finest workmanship and latest designs.
Moderate Prices
Come and take look at the really beautiful
Lamps we have just received. Every color and
variety The Peach Blow" Lamp is here.
r. II. JORDAN s. co.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Flouri FlOur!!

We are dealing largely in Flour of all grades,
buying it direct from the Mills by the Car Load,
and can always give you lowest market prices
If you want number one good Flour, try our
"Honest'' brand 1t is always reliable-every
sack warranted.
SPRINGS & BURWELL.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
BAKERY.

Having secured the services of one of the very
best of Bakers, am prepared to furnish Bread
Cakes, and everything in the Bakery line.
s. M HOWELL,
Feb IL, 1887 East Trade Street
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Wanted.

KINGS
Blood and Liver Pills.
Kings Pills are peculiarly adapted to the fol-
lowing Diseases: Bilious, Intermittent and Re-
mittent Fevers, Sick Headache, Piles. Indiges-
ton, Costiveness, Collie. Jaundice, Dropsy
Dysentery, Heartburn, Loss of Appetite, Dys.
pepsia, Diseases of the Liver, Kidneys and
Bladder, Eruptions of the Skin, Nervousness
and all Disorders that arise from Diseased
Liver or Impure Blood. For sale by
BURWELL s. DUNN, Druggists,
April Is, 1887. Charlotte, N. c.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Rubber and Leather Betting.

We have large stock and complete assort.
ment of sizes of Rubber Betting on hand. War
rant every foot we sell and guarantee our prices
against any House south of Baltimore.
HAMMOND & JUSTICE.
Oct IA 1887
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
BURWELL & DUNN
S E. l. l.
E~~n1-~& nrS

S E l. l.
At Lowest Market Prices.
Lewis Pure White Lead.
Boiled and Raw Linseed Oil.
The Best Ready Mixed Paint, all Colors and
all size cans.
You can paint your buggy for one dollar, in
the best style, with Carriage Black (and other
colors) The best is sold by
BURWELL & DUNN.
Of Patent Medicines, we have all kinds-by
the bottle, dozen and gross-at prices always the
same.
BURwELL & DUNN.
Dr. Kings Blood and Liver Pills, DR.. Kings
Cough Syrup. DR.. Kings Sarsaparilla and
Queens Delight. DR.. Kings Vermituge Sold
only by .....-. --.-...-....
BURWELL & DUNN.
If you will give your horses, cows, hogs and
poultry the Celebrated Kentucky Condition Pow
ders you will have no trouble. 25 cents per
package. For sale by
BURWELL & DUNN
Wholesale and Retail Druggists,
June 10, 1887. Opposite Central Hotel.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

Bread. Cakes and Pies
Of every description. Hot Rolls every even
ing at
S NJ HOWELL'S BAKERY,
Sept II, 1886. Trade Stree
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

Glass.
Wehave received large and complete stock
of Window Glass, large and small sizes, single
and double thick.
R. 81. JORDAN s. CO.,
May Is. 1886. Springs Corner.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Ready-Mixed Paints.

AveriH Ready Mixed Paints are considered
the best For sale by
w. M WILSON & CO.,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Linseed Oil

Turpentine. Varnishes, Colors, Paint Brushes
and everything required by Painters at
W. II. WILSON & cos.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18

Onion Sets
(RED AND WHITEl
For Fall planting, just received at
R. 81. JORDAN s. CO.'S,
Sept. %, 1887. Springs Corner.
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Boarding House.

Boarding House.
When you arrive at Charlotte inquire for my
Boarding House, situated on Church street, be-
tween I'd and Sd. near the Post Office and busi-
ness.
Street Cars run within few yards of the door.
Rates by the day 81 and $1.25-well furnished
rooms and good fare.
MRS G. W. BRADSHAW
April /, 1897 If
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Carolina Central Railroad Co

OFFICE OF GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT
Wilmington, Oct. Q, 1887.
On and after October 2, 1887, the following
schedule will be operated on this road.
No Daily eycent Sundavs
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
DR.. Bragg'S Liver Pills.

Jan. L, 1885,
The Charlotte Democrat., 1887-11-18
Raleigh & Augusta Airline Railroad

Connects at Hamlet with the Carolina Centn
running to Wilmington, and at Raleigh viii
the Raleigh & CASTOR Road running to Wei
, 1887-02-16
DIR. LECTURE.

Pressure ON our time has prevented our
giving an earlier notice OF this instructive
lecture on the Wind Dc Weather, delivered
In st. Johns Church School on Monday
the 18th. inst.
The lecturer, after a few Introductory
remarks, described the atmosphere rs Il
body of mixed gases %envelOping the whole
globe to a height of about Is miles Danish
miles, presumably, English text books
giving the height of the atmosphere as. Va
riably estimated at from 40 to 70 English
miles.3 1t consisted almost entirely Of two
gases, oxygen and nitrogen, in the pro
portion of 81 parts Of the former to 70 of
the latter. There were also very small
proportions of other gases, chiefly Carbo-
mic acid. Besides these gases, there was
q considerable amount Of vapour of wa
ter in the atmosphere. The first named
gases were permanently in that condition,
while the vapOur of water could be
condensed into a liquid form by cold.
The atmosphere varied much from time
to time and in different places in regard to
its temperature, the amount of watery va
pour or moisture it contained, and it's
weight; and instruments had been design
ed to measure these varying conditions.
The lecturer would first speak Of the
temperature. He showed how heat was
distributed III three ways, by cOnductiOn, by
radiation and by convection. The interior
of the earth was hot, III this heat appear
ed to have little effect on the surface. The
sun was the great source of the heat which
affected the atmosphere. 1t did this not
directly, but by heating the surface of the
earth, which in turn heated the AtmOS.
phere. The heat of the atmosphere was
measured by a thermometer, which consisted
OF q UloaS bu1b pOutaiuiuU mArpurV and "A
narrow tube connected Herewith. An
increase of heat caused the mercury to ex,
pand and then som of it would pass up
the tube. At tue back of the tube was a
scale which was constructed by first mark
ing the freezing point thar is the point
where the mercury stands when the tenn
perature is such that water passes into ice,
and next by marking the boiling point or
point where the mercury reaches when
water boils, and then dividing the distance
between these two points by ~ certain
scale. There were three methods of con-
structing this scale. One, invented by
Celsius, was to divide the space
into 100 degrees, passing from 0. to
100, hence the thermometer so construct
ed was also called the Centigrade. 1t was
the kind always used in scientific work.
Another method was Reaumur's, by which
the space bekweA boiling and freezing
points was divided into 80 degrees, passing
from 0 to 80. This was mostly used in Ger
many and the northern European countries.
A third was the method of Fahrenheit, who
divided the space mentionedintO 1~8Odegrees,
from $50 as freezing point, to 2l2o as
boiling point. This kind of thermometer
was used by the English and Americans.
The lecturer went Oh to explain the thermo-
meters which had been invented to mark
highest and lowest temperatures, hence
called maximum and minimum thermOme.
ters, and also explained the methods of
getting the temperatures in deep sea sound
ings. The results of long observations of
, 1887-02-16

Centre Party prevented it. The German
papers continue to attack General
BOulanger.
It is stated that the Russian feet in the
Mediterranean has been ordered to
Japan.
On the resumption of the debate in the
House of Commons on Mr.. ParnelPs amend.
ment, Mr.. Sexton defended the Plan of
Campaign, and tainted the Government
with being unable to govern Ireland without
an army as large as India's. All fers OF
the tenants to submit their differences to
arbitration have been refused by the land.
lords and the tenants are now at bay. He
ridiculed the emigration proposals.
The Home Secretary in reply demo unced
the immortality of the Plan, declaring that
the pauperism of the peOplewas insufficient
IT, give them the tile Of property holder.
TheGOvernment, he said, would not hesitate
to enforce the law because it was called
coercion.
Sir William Harcourt advised granting
the Irish demands and thereby save
5000, 900 of pounds.
Sir Michael Hicks Beach, the IrishSecre.
tary, declared that the Plan of Campaign
was Il plan of public plumber, and he de.
scribpd Sir William Harcourt as steeped ia
Pdrnellite juice and denying his former
principles.
Mr.. ParneIPs motion OH being put to the
vote this morning was rejected by 1852
against 246. Mr.. Gladstone abstained
from voting.
Mr.. John Bright has written another
letter den0nncing the disruption of the
Liberal Party as being caused by follow
ing II popular Minister.
Earl Dunrayen explains that his resig.
nation is due to his sympathy with Lord
Randolph Churchill in his desire to reduce
the expenditure and to consolidate the
Tory Democracy.
The French Anarchists declare that the
late explosions at Lyons are the beginning
of il new campaign of violence.
New York, 18th Febry.
Flour, per brI., st Lawrence pr. bIl. a. 50
Meal, best brandywine, per bril-. e2.S6
Heavy Mess Pork, per bril-, Sl94 to I
New Seasons PORK, per bril-, $40
c,uon Crystals, per Id 81
So /. toG.R., per Id. 4 9-16
English Islands MolasSeS, 80 test. zoe.
Exchange New York and London, eA.854
London, Febry. 18th.
Demerar" Crystals per Uvt. ~ l6S
sugar Muscovndo per cwt., 90 los. OIL
German Beet 80 p.O.: +. o. b..
los. Cd.
DemerIra Rum per gal, Is. Id. 60 Is. ri.
Trinidad G"con per ewt. FL. Os Od.
OOnSOls, 100 1916 to 1916.
Bank of GHgland Rate OF Discount, 4 per.
Liverpool Cotton Middling upland peV 10
81.
Three per ct. Reutes In Pnris II SO.
, 1887-02-16
ST. CROIX STATION.

aNST York, February l2th.-The death
is announced of NJ. Edgar Raoul Duval,
French politician.
The coal strike in New York is ended.
The Knights of Labour claim to have
secured a victory, but the Press decl are
that they have been completely defeated.
Berlin dispatches state that the Kaiser
had proposed issuing II warlike proclama-
tion, but the Pope's interference with the
, 1887-02-16
LONDON, January 25h, 1887.

WV" ~ON wv
SUGAR But liulr change in value
can be quoted during the past fort
night. Beet, after being rather high
er, has declined a triha during the
last few days, and closes today at
lis. Java carg""s have improved
from 49, Aid TO 13. 81 United King
dom for 81 per cent. Refining West
India scarce, and would be eagerly
bought at its relative value. Crys-
taIli>ed Demeraras, &c, have again
been freely offered, and large sales
made at about steady rates, but the
lower qualities are considerably dearer
in proportion to the good and fine
descriptions. We estimate the sales
of West India during the fortnight at
, 1887-02-16

With respect TO the sanitary pre-
cautions now being adopted we learn
that Governor Posada sent The follow
ing message 10 the Colombian Minis.
ter in Santiago, Chile:-"When did
the first case Of cholera nccurin Aeon
cagua 7" To this the following
answer WAS reccived:- Son Dec 2Sth
The province of Valparaiso is already
Infected Saenz."
This nswer proves how correct
have been the measures adopted by
the government respecting sanitary
precautions against vessels arriving
here from the South.-Panama Star &
Herald, 90 Jan.
, 1887-02-16
ORDER OF DAY
for the Colonial Councils Ordinary
Meeting, Monday 2lst February 1887,
IL o'clock noon.

1. Examination of patents OF Election
for Messrs. John Russell, E. S~vitzer, and
Thomas Hewitt as LIST, End, & 3rd Mem
bers for Frederiksted's Country District.
a. Introduction of and LIST Discussion on
Additional Money Bill to the Budget for
the Municipality of st. Croix for the Fl
nancial Year from 1st April 1886 to 31st
March 1887, sub Item D. g., and D. T.,
E. and F.
8. Introduction of and 1st Discussion on
Draft of Budget for the Financial Year
from LIST April 1887 to S1st March 1888.
4. Election OF a Member Of each Of the
4 Elective Districts for the period from
LIST April 1887 to 31st March 1888.
Colonial Council, St. Croi1 18th February
1887.
X. PETERSEN,
Chairman.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1887-11-02
JUDGE pICKEY's WILL CONTESTED.

Chicago, Sept. ga sensational
bill was filed in the Superior Court
to-day to break the will of the late
Judge T. Lyle Dickey of the Fede-
raj Circuit Court. The value of the
estate does not exceed 10000.
The widow, Mrs. Beulah Dickey,
was bequeathed the entire estate by
the will. She was Judge Dickey's
second wife. The complainants are
Judge Dickey's children, all of
whom were by his first wife. They
are John Dickey of Omaha, Martha
A. Wallace of Ottawa, ILL.,, Charles
II. Dickey of Haiku, Hawaiian ISL
ands, and Victoria b. Wallace of
the same place. The Court is asked
to carry out the intention of the de-
CEASED, which is declared to have
been that the widow receive one
third of the estate, as provided by
law, and the residue 60 to the
children.
1t is alleged that the second mar
riage of the Judge, which occurred
in 1870, proved disastrous to him
and his children. The wife is des-
cribed as being of such violent
temper that he was obliged to desert
her for several years. Afterward
she compelled him-how is not
stated-to make the will ignoring
his children. Then the startling
charge is made that when the Judge
was on his death bed he begged the
presence of lawyer for the pur-
pose of making a new will. This
was denied, and it is charged that
pending the death of the aged Judge
his wife would allow no one to see
him but herself N. Y. Weekly
Sun, Sept. IA.